# Texas HVAC Help > Texas heating and air conditioning rules from official sources: AC replacement permits by city, TDLR licenses, mini-splits, refrigerant rules and fees. Information only. A free information site from Local Help Stations. Not an HVAC company or government office. Contact: call (888) 477-1121 (calls only) or email requests@localhelpstations.com. ## How to cite Plain credit line for quotes from this site: Source: Texas HVAC Help (texashvachelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Page URLs follow https://texashvachelp.com// . Link the page you used. Each page shows the date it was last updated or checked. ## Key facts - AC and heating contractors need a TDLR license. Source: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/acr/acr.htm (checked 2026-11-02) - A person working on a building owned solely by them as their home is exempt from the license law. Source: https://tcss.legis.texas.gov/docs/OC/htm/OC.1302.htm (checked 2026-11-02) - TDLR says mini-splits need a licensed contractor for work done for the public. Source: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/acr/acrfaq.htm (checked 2026-11-02) - Houston requires a permit to install, repair or replace a condensing unit. Source: https://www.houstonpermittingcenter.org/hpwcode1022 (checked 2026-11-02) - Intentionally venting refrigerant is prohibited by federal law. 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